A Mothers Day To Remember

Mother’s Day can be bittersweet for many including myself, having lost my mother and being a mother.

New work camera and beautiful flowers from my husband!!! WOW

After losing my mother, this day often haunted me and plagued me. I would always tell my family that I wanted my meals in bed, watched movies and didn’t do much. I also wouldn’t make it that big of a deal.

But today, everything changed. As my husband is coaching me (he is a Health & Life Coach) my mental prep with loss surrounding such bigger milestones, has changed me, lifted me and uplifted me. I don’t feel the heaviness that I used to feel, nor am I in a dark, grieving space. That’s not too say that I don’t cry or get sad, because I do. But the heavy lifting is being lifted and it has changed my life.

I’m also dealing with an injury in which I can’t be out for long because I’m in constant pain, so I savor and enjoy the time, even that much more when I am out. Our daughter also just got back from Europe with my Mother-In-Law and we were able to speak to them today, which made my day. Our daughter is the best and her heart is incredible. 💛 And Mom, truly no words for who she is and what she has done for me. I’m so very lucky to have her. She is not my “Mom-In-Law.” She is simply, my MOM!

Seven years ago, my first Mother’s Day my husband & daughter gifted my a bright yellow purse. It has since expired, but I wanted to bring such fond memories back of my very first Mother’s Day. I wore bright yellow, went to Joan’s On Third & McConnell’s, and had such an uplifting day, while honoring my mother in my own, unique and very personal way!

Hope all of you had a wonderful day, no matter what kind of mother you are. We also honor those who are no longer with us🖤

Honoring you today,

Kristen (EMnG) 💛

*All photos courtesy of EMnG

*Not sponsored by Joan’s On Third

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Happy Mother’s Day Kristen! By the sounds of it, you seem to be getting along a bit better. We all remember the passing of your beautiful mother. I’m glad that your finding solace in your own space. And I didn’t know that Marvin was a Health & Life Coach. Would like to hear more.

Aww thank you so much Nancy! I remember your beautiful card when my mother passed. Thank you. Yes we will be going into more detail about “CoachM100” and all of our health endeavors. His coaching seriously has changed my life. Happy Mothers Day to you as well and all of your generations of Carmichael ladies💛🤗

Hi Kristen, came from Instagram. I too have lost my grandmother so Mother’s Day, birthdays, holidays all get to me. I was wondering if you can go into detail about the kind of things your being coached on to help. Sometimes I don’t like going on to grieving sites as its too much. You are relatable so thanks for posting this on Instagram. It helps to know that I’m not the only going through losing someone so close to me who raised me.
God Bless